Bribery Scandal Engulfs Greek Orthodox Church"Prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for at least one senior cleric as the Holy Synod called for an internal inquiry into a ring of priests accused of bribing top judges and lawyers in return for favourable rulings. The scandal, involving payoffs, secret funds and sexual favours, has shocked the faithful in a country where the overwhelming majority are Orthodox Christians."
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Corruption Scandal Hits The Greek Orthodox Church
"The Greek Orthodox Church suspended a senior bishop and an influential priest surrendered to police yesterday as corruption allegations involving bribery, drug dealing and sexual favours swamped the country's powerful clergy."The two men were the first ecclesiastical casualties in an alleged trial-rigging scandal that has called into question the credibility of the Orthodox Church and the courts."
"So far 20 judges are being investigated on suspicion of bartering away decisions in important cases, notably involving drug deals or church elections. Four have been charged."